Jama Ashcraft
Walnut,MS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Magnolia Regional Health Center, excelling in medication administration and patient-centered care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive evaluations and effective care planning. Strong advocate for patient rights, fostering a compassionate environment while mentoring staff to uphold best practices in critical care settings.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Regional Health Center
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding to medical emergencies promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Charge Nurse, made bed assignments and assisted my fellow nurses with skills and patient care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
North Mississippi Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality care standards.
- Implemented training programs for new nurses, enhancing team competency and confidence.
- Coordinated patient care activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation within unit.
- Developed and enforced policies to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth of team members.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for diverse patient population.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in the triage process, prioritizing care based on urgency of conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in critical situations, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to inform treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient progress, ensuring accuracy for future care continuity.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Glennwood Regional Medical
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and best practices in ICU settings.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the unit's operations.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Charge Nurse
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Mentored new nursing staff in clinical procedures and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
North Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS07-2008
LPN -
Huey P Long Vocational College
Winnfield La05-2001
GED -
Jonesboro Hodge High School
Jonesboro, LA05-1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient-centered care
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Documentation proficiency
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Patient advocacy
- Infection prevention strategies
- Direct patient support
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Regional Health Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
North Mississippi Medical Center
04.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
07.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Glennwood Regional Medical
01.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
06.2014 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
08.2008 - 06.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
North Mississippi Community College
LPN -
Huey P Long Vocational College
GED -
Jonesboro Hodge High School